Qigong Blogs

The Five Elements The Five Elements—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water—are the essential building blocks of life energy, or Qi, in Chinese philosophy. Each element represents a unique aspect of existence, and together, they form a dynamic system that reflects the natural rhythms of life. Achieving balance among these elements is viewed as key to

The Universe in a Fingertip In Spring Forest Qigong, every person’s body is defined as a “Small Universe.” As Master Chunyi Lin says, “You were created in the image of the universe.” This is in keeping with the Taoist tradition and philosophy that gave birth to the practice of Qigong.  Like so much of Spring

The Five Elements It’s winter!  That’s old news by now, especially if you live in Minnesota.  So, unless you live somewhere without the four seasons many of us experience – spring, summer, fall, and winter – you know what that means: short days, long nights, cold and snowy weather.  Long ago, it seems, all the

Winter Wellness: TCM Tips to Boost Kidney Energy & Vitality   As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, you might feel a natural urge to slow down. According to nature’s rhythm, this is exactly what you should be doing. On the Chinese calendar, the transition into deep winter happens between November 22nd

  The Transition Energy of August: A Time to Gather Your Energy and Prepare for a New Season By Master Chunyi Lin The Turning Point Between Summer and Fall Nature is one of our greatest teachers. If we pay attention, she gently shows us that life is always moving through cycles of growth, transformation, rest,

Renew Yourself, Renew Your Purpose   These days, we hear a lot about “living a life of purpose.” In fact, a study by the Lovell Corporation found that the Millennial generation (those born between 1994 and 2001) “are driven more by purpose, passion, and impact” (Mercurio, Zach. huffpost.com 2017). They are on to something.